ASRock Z68 Extreme4 (Intel Z68) motherboard adopts all-solid capacitor design, supports Intel® Core i7 / i5 / i3 and Pentium® G6950 processors, supports dual-channel DDR3 2600+(overclock) memory technology, supports up to 16GB of memory, supports ATITM CrossFireXTM CrossFire technology and 4-way CrossFireXTM CrossFire technology, and has 7.1 high-fidelity audio, supports content protection (Realtek ALC892 audio encoder decoder) , supports high-quality Blu-ray audio, supports ErP/EuP, and comes with : CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and trial version; Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - trial version.
This manual describes the P55 Pro/USB3 motherboard built around the Intel P55 chipset, supporting Intel Core i7/i5 and Pentium G6950 CPUs. It details the dual‑channel DDR3 memory architecture, up to 16 GB capacity, and a range of expansion slots including PCI‑Express x16/x4 and SATA ports with RAID support. Connectivity options such as USB 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA, Gigabit Ethernet, and high‑fidelity audio are also covered.
Additional sections explain BIOS utilities like Instant Boot, Instant Flash, and OC DNA for overclocking, as well as the bundled software suite (CyberLink and Creative Sound Blaster). The document provides setup guidance, power connector pin‑outs, and troubleshooting tips for end users. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU Support | Intel Core i7, i5, Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | Dual‑channel DDR3 |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Supported Memory Speed | DDR3 2600+ (up to 2133) |
| PCI Express Slots | 2 × PCIe 2.0 x16 (x16 or x4 mode) |
| USB Ports | 7 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0, 1 × eSATAII |
| SATA Ports | 7 × SATA 3.0 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC892 7.1‑channel |
It includes one USB 3.0 port that can reach speeds up to 5 Gb/s.
The board supports up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory.
Yes, it supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
The board uses a Realtek ALC892 codec providing 7.1‑channel high‑fidelity audio.